One is to share a discovery I made: a book called “Scanners” by Barbara Sher. She’s been writing books about living a life you love, finding meaningful work, etc. for quite a while.

I should say that I honestly was starting to think I had ADD before I saw this book. It’s been wonderful (for me) because it talks about those of us who have trouble finding one driving passion, but instead have our heads and our hearts going in many directions.

Our culture doesn’t really support this (in my view); we seem much more interested in becoming experts and specialists. But we don’t have to be! I’ve just started reading the book, but I plan to review it on my blog when I’m finished.

And regarding things we can’t influence: my mother calls this “practicing detachment”; I say “I can only control what *I* do”, but it’s basically the same. Easier said than done, though, especially in relationships.

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Taking a step back and watching ourselfs from a viewpoint, seeing where we sometimes go wrong in the everyday clutter and stress.

So thanks JEMi, I think you continue to inspire your (yet small but soon huge) fan base.

I’m very grateful and just wanted to add that I am happy to mail out a hard copy to anybody you chose that is in the US. If they’re overseas I get cheap though and it’s the e-book
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Laurie — very best of luck to you with the new business (I saw your comment over on Tim’s blog too) — it sounds like you have a heck of a lot on your plate but that you’ve got the strength and determination to rise through it all to be an outstanding success!

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I find it interesting how often a “negative” life experience becomes a catalyst for positive change. Personally, I’ve experienced that phenomenon through many years of illness. I grew up an over-stressed perfectionist, pulling all-nighters as a matter of course. But if there’s one thing illness teaches, it’s how to give in to our limitations. When to say no, when to accept “the good enough,” and how to set priorities for what’s most meaningful in life.

Most recently, I’ve been on disability for a couple of years. On one hand, it’s hard to suffer constant illness, and it’s easy to lose your feeling of competence when you’re not practicing a chosen career. But on the other hand — what a gift! My disability payments support a basic standard of living while giving me time off the career track to decide what activities interest me most, and to allow me to explore new areas (art, blogging, planning a wedding) without having to fit them into the in-between-times of work life.

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So what am I doing now? I am starting my own business (linked to my name). This will be wonderful. I will be using my talents of teaching, creativity, curiculum design, and especially my report with students in this new venture. I am teaming up with a friend to do this which will also be great. Her talents of business management and organization will compliment me greatly. I am not worried about the economy. I know if I work hard doing my best at what I do best, I will be successful! But most of all, I’m going to have a blast!